The Small Things

“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” -William Morris Buying a house is one of the best times to “spring clean.” In the last couple months we have gotten... Continue reading →

Ever wondered what S.S. Jubilee stands for? S.S. are my initials, Shelly Saba. I love all things nautical. As the about page explains, my life is in a state of jubilee. I am learning and loving to celebrate being a... Continue reading →

As a hair stylist, I am trusted with things people would never tell anyone else. My clients trust me not just with their hair, but with parts of their lives. I have been the first to find out about divorce,... Continue reading →

So I’m going to be quite honest. Today I had a really great post planned out. I was all set to write, but, I had energy. Yes, for the last couple weeks it has definitely been a rarity. With 6... Continue reading →

This week I have been following Lindsey Kirkland’s story as a Neuroblastoma survivor. She was a young child and the story is told through her mothers journals. It is touching, heart breaking, and hopeful all at the same time. You... Continue reading →

Scrolling across Facebook I saw an old friend write “why do good things happen to everyone but me.” I am in a place in my life where I remove negativity and drama from my life like weeds. It’s a daily... Continue reading →

The Crepe Myrtle in our backyard is starting to blossom and grow. The tree we once thought was dead is growing larger and larger everyday. We are so anxious for the beautiful flowers that will blossom from its leaves any... Continue reading →

One of my favorite quotes is an old French Proverb. “To know all is to forgive all.” A friend recited this to me four years ago and it has never left my heart. In every circumstance it starts ringing through... Continue reading →

Photo: Cheryl Dawn I remember that moment so vividly. My husband and I were newly engaged. I was dealing with a whirlwind of emotions from congratulations, shocked friends, and medical tests. I stood there crying trying to understand it all.... Continue reading →

As you know from past posts my family is my life. We got to spend the last two days with my parents eating way to much food, and going to Disney. Our son loved meeting Mickey and the small world... Continue reading →

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Hey There! My name is Shelly. I'm a Young Widow learning to navigate "life after loss" with my two little boys. The Lord has put us on one roller coaster and I invite you along for the ride. Here you will find stories of our love, loss, grief, and redemption.